Tombstone Yellow vs Light Soviet Khaki

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Soviet Khaki is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Tombstone Yellow.

Can I use Light Soviet Khaki instead of Tombstone Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Light Soviet Khaki is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Tombstone Yellow.

Can I use Tombstone Yellow instead of Light Soviet Khaki?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tombstone Yellow is a little lighter, more muted, warmer.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.